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Community Coordinator
NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We look after 600,000 street trees, and two million more in parks. Environment and Planning division aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City Parks including green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The Natural Resources Group's mission is to protect, restore, expand, and manage New York City's over 12,000 acres of natural spaces and green infrastructure across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. Employees who work for 6 months or longer are eligible for healthcare benefits. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, provide technical and field assistance in the restoration, protection, and management of natural areas parkland across New York City. - Coordinate and conduct ecological and ecological monitoring and data collection in one of three focus areas: 1) salt marshes, 2) streams, freshwater wetlands, and lakes, or 3) aquatic ecology, including fish and water quality. - Conduct wetland delineations to inform restoration and protection. - Assist in identifying opportunities for restoration and protection, including stormwater management opportunities and capital and crew-led restoration projects. - Assist in preparing permit applications for ecological restoration and stormwater management. - As needed, assist in community engagement including public meetings and stewardship events. - Provide technical design review and support construction supervision for Capital projects. - Use software, such as ArcGIS, Python, and R, to map, visualize, and analyze data. - Collaborate with multiple stakeholders in an interdisciplinary and governmental context to achieve project goals. - Prepare maps, technical reports, and presentations for technical and public audiences. Duration: October 2025 to June 30, 2026 35 hours per week. Work Location: TBD Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above. Preferred Skills
A degree with a specialization in natural resource management, environmental science, or a related field. Knowledge of wetland and aquatic ecology, ecological restoration, and stormwater best management practices. Ability to work under adverse conditions (heat, early/late hours, inclement weather, muddy and/or wet conditions). Certificate in wetland delineation. Experience in field data collection in one of these areas: 1) salt marshes 2) streams, freshwater wetlands and lakes or 3) aquatic ecology. Excellent inter-personal skills, including the ability to work independently and part of a team. Excellent leadership, analytic, communication and writing skills. Experience with GIS, spatial analysis and statistical tools. Valid New York State driver license. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We look after 600,000 street trees, and two million more in parks. Environment and Planning division aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City Parks including green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The Natural Resources Group's mission is to protect, restore, expand, and manage New York City's over 12,000 acres of natural spaces and green infrastructure across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. Employees who work for 6 months or longer are eligible for healthcare benefits. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, provide technical and field assistance in the restoration, protection, and management of natural areas parkland across New York City. - Coordinate and conduct ecological and ecological monitoring and data collection in one of three focus areas: 1) salt marshes, 2) streams, freshwater wetlands, and lakes, or 3) aquatic ecology, including fish and water quality. - Conduct wetland delineations to inform restoration and protection. - Assist in identifying opportunities for restoration and protection, including stormwater management opportunities and capital and crew-led restoration projects. - Assist in preparing permit applications for ecological restoration and stormwater management. - As needed, assist in community engagement including public meetings and stewardship events. - Provide technical design review and support construction supervision for Capital projects. - Use software, such as ArcGIS, Python, and R, to map, visualize, and analyze data. - Collaborate with multiple stakeholders in an interdisciplinary and governmental context to achieve project goals. - Prepare maps, technical reports, and presentations for technical and public audiences. Duration: October 2025 to June 30, 2026 35 hours per week. Work Location: TBD Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above. Preferred Skills
A degree with a specialization in natural resource management, environmental science, or a related field. Knowledge of wetland and aquatic ecology, ecological restoration, and stormwater best management practices. Ability to work under adverse conditions (heat, early/late hours, inclement weather, muddy and/or wet conditions). Certificate in wetland delineation. Experience in field data collection in one of these areas: 1) salt marshes 2) streams, freshwater wetlands and lakes or 3) aquatic ecology. Excellent inter-personal skills, including the ability to work independently and part of a team. Excellent leadership, analytic, communication and writing skills. Experience with GIS, spatial analysis and statistical tools. Valid New York State driver license. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.